Meaning Of Divine Mercy Sunday - Living Divine Mercy Tv Show (Ewtn) Ep.83 With Fr. Chris Alar

A Divine Appointment

Fr. Chris Alar, the beacon of spiritual wisdom at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, extends a warm welcome to all seekers of grace. As we approach the upcoming Feast of Divine Mercy, his message resonates deeply with the urgency of the divine promise. Jesus Himself referred to the Feast of His Mercy as the last ray of hope in the vast cosmos of salvation. It's not just another date on the calendar; it's a celestial appointment that transcends time and space.

This sacred feast, strategically positioned on the Sunday following Easter, marks the culmination of an octave – a tradition rooted in Jewish celebrations. For Jews, the number eight symbolizes eternity, and the eight days leading to Divine Mercy Sunday are symbolic of our earthly pilgrimage. It's like a divine encore, where the curtains to heaven remain slightly ajar, waiting for us to step into eternity.

The Bride and the Groom

In the grand narrative of salvation, Jesus is often depicted as the groom, and the Church as His bride. On that glorious day when our earthly journey concludes, He comes for us, ready to sweep us away to the heavenly abode. But there's a catch – we must be spotless, our wedding garments untarnished by sin. This requires more than a mere confession. Even after our heartfelt repentance, there might still be a temporal debt to settle, a spiritual laundry to do. And for this divine dry cleaning, we have Purgatory, the cosmic laundry room.

The Extraordinary Promise

Now, here's where the excitement begins. A plenary indulgence is a way to expedite the cleansing process, but it's a high bar to clear. It demands an immaculate detachment from sin, which is no easy feat. However, on Divine Mercy Sunday, Jesus gifts us with an extraordinary promise – a celestial shortcut, if you will. It's like a cosmic "get out of jail free" card. All you need to do is attend confession sometime before Divine Mercy Sunday and partake in Holy Communion. This divine tag team will grant you total forgiveness, as if you've been baptized anew.

But remember, this isn't a magic spell. You must genuinely yearn for transformation and actively cooperate with the divine grace. It's a partnership between you and the Divine, a cosmic tango. If, for any reason, you find yourself homebound and unable to physically reach the Sacraments, fret not. Make an act of contrition and a spiritual communion. Promise to return to the sacraments as soon as you can. Your intention is the key that unlocks this extraordinary grace. Any Mass will do, even if it doesn't coincide with the mystical 3 PM or lacks a priest chanting mercy from the pulpit.

Divine Mercy Tuesday – The Ultimate Celebration

In the rich tapestry of Catholic traditions, Divine Mercy Tuesday shines as a gem. The Apostle Thomas, in the ancient Constitutions Apostolicae, advocated for a celebration on the eighth day. Saint Augustine, the luminary of Christian theology, hailed it as the grand summary of days drenched in mercy, even going so far as to call it the pinnacle of time itself. The resonance with Easter Sunday is unmistakable. The opening of the gates to heaven on that day ushers in seven subsequent days that symbolize our earthly sojourn, our quest for the heavenly promised land.

But it's the eighth day that leaves you in awe, the day when we cross the threshold from our earthly existence to eternity. It's as if Jesus, through His sacrifice and resurrection, opened a door that transcends human comprehension. So don't miss out on this cosmic grandeur.

When you receive Holy Communion on Divine Mercy Tuesday, you must seal the deal. After partaking in the sacred ritual, return to your seat, kneel, and utter a prayer, or something akin to this: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a miserable sinner. Jesus, you promised Saint Faustina that the soul that has confessed as I have and received Holy Communion as I have, will receive complete forgiveness not only of sin but of all punishment. Jesus, please grant me this grace. Jesus, I trust in you." And lo and behold, He will bestow this grace upon you, for Jesus is not one to break His promises.

So, join us on Divine Mercy Tuesday, which falls this Sunday. We're especially thrilled this year because, for the first time in four years, we'll be hosting a live program with a full audience. It's a reason for gratitude and celebration. We hope to see you there!

Now, speaking of gratitude, let's listen to the story of Melissa Coles, who chose life and, many years later, beheld the beautiful fruit that sprouted from her decision.

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